2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter · Trim vs trim · Cargo · 144″ · standard roof

2026 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van 3500 vs Cargo Van 3500XD: what's the difference?

The Cargo Van 3500XD costs $2,910 more. It starts at $59,860 as a Cargo · 144″ · standard roof, and the Cargo Van 3500 at $56,950. The Cargo Van 3500XD changes the . Its is 5,739 lb, 1,040 more than the Cargo Van 3500's 4,699.

Our Sprinter data has all 52 van, roof and combinations Mercedes lists for 2026 in the U.S. That spans Cargo WORKER, 2500, 3500, 3500XD and 4500, Crew 2500, Passenger 2500 and Passenger Select. The factory hitch, 16-inch and MBUX are priced. It doesn't have eSprinter, Cab Chassis, cutaway, gasoline vans, aftermarket conversions, Super Single tires, other wheel finishes, paint, upholstery, comfort/safety , seat deletions and option-adjusted weights. WORKER equipment beyond its priced hitch is outside this catalog yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Cargo Van 3500, as it comes
Cargo Van 3500$56,950
Cargo Van 3500XD, as it comes
Cargo Van 3500XD$59,860

What changes, as they come

Numbers
WhatCargo Van 3500Cargo Van 3500XD
Payload, best caseCargo Van 35004,699 lbCargo Van 3500XD5,739 lb
Cargo behind front seatsCargo Van 3500223.0 cu ftCargo Van 3500XD281.0 cu ft
Overall heightCargo Van 350096.0 inCargo Van 3500XD
Parts
WhatCargo Van 3500Cargo Van 3500XD
Rear axleCargo Van 35003.923 rear axleCargo Van 3500XD4.727 rear axle

The same on both: towing as they come (7,500 lb) and horsepower (208 hp).

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The Cargo Van 3500XD Cargo · 144″ · standard roof, as it comes

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Cargo Van 3500XD

Cargo · 144″ · standard roof

2026 Cargo Van 3500XD144.0″ WHEELBASE30.4″ TIRECLEARANCE UNVERIFIED

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This is a stock Cargo Van 3500XD. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the van.

  • No AWD
Body scope
Cargo · dual rear wheels
Engine
2.0L four-cylinder diesel · 208 hp / 332 lb-ft
Transmission
9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
GVWR
11,030 lb
GCWR
15,250 lb
Seats
2 · front seats retained
Cargo floor length
133″ · behind occupied last row
Cargo interior height
68″
Overall length
233.5″
Tires
LT215/85R16 dual-rear-wheel tires
Axle ratio
4.727 rear axle
Audio/display
Standard radio · rear camera in mirror
EPA fuel economy
No matched EPA mpg rating
Ground clearance
Unverified; check completed van

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